Apr 14

Everybody can’t help but adore all of the latest Elmo plush toys. So many parents get Elmo toys for holidays, birthday gifts and simply so their children can enjoy hours of playtime enjoyment with the most beloved character from the Sesame Street gang. Many Elmo plush toys range in price and therefore are affordable for every family, no matter what the family’s budget is too.

Elmo toys and dolls are specifically designed for various age ranges. Some of today’s Elmo plush toys are suitable for infants and toddlers, while others are a bit more suitable for older, school aged kids. It is recommended that the Elmo toys and dolls with electronics embedded inside making the item move, talk, dance, and interact with the child be offered to older children rather than infants. Nevertheless, infants are excluded from getting access to Elmo toys; there are plenty of stuffed Elmo toys that are safe for small children which do not offer a potential choking hazard.

Among the most famous of all Elmo plush toys is, of course, the Tickle Me Elmo. The latter plush toy was first released in the late 1990s and caused quite a stir for consumers during the holidays. Today, this toy has evolved into different variations of the famous toy, and there have been new plush toy creations that have emerged simply from the first creation of Tickle Me Elmo. So popular was this particular plush toy that it was featured on a number of television shows including the Today Show and the Rosie O’Donnell show. In its prime, consumers were struggling to get the Tickle Me Elmo plush toys and some were auctioned off for more than $1000.

Another popular Elmo plush toy available is the Elmo Live toy. This is the latest Elmo dolls, better for older children. Elmo Live toy talks, dances, moves, and interacts with the child and has the potential of keeping children fully engaged in an amusing pastime for many hours. Distinctive sensors are embedded inside this particular plush toy that cause the toy to sing, recount different stories, sneeze, and more.

Apr 14

Are you a parent thinking about getting an Elmo birthday cake for your child? Why not take the time to bake the Elmo birthday cake yourself? The task of making a cake themed to Elmo or any other character is easy to do. By making the Elmo birthday cake you are really personalizing your child’s birthday and adding an extra special effect when it comes to your child’s birthday cake. Making a Elmo cake also gives your child’s birthday cake a entertaining and fun appearance and it is a cake that will be far more appreciated when compared to an ordinary rectangular or round, homemade cake.

Making an Elmo-themed birthday cake is super fun and amazingly easily to do. You don’t have to be a professional baker to bring a smile to your child’s face. There are a number of ways for you to quickly make a baked cake in to an Elmo birthday cake within minutes. You might choose edible cake topper designs which are made of sugar which can be laid across the surface of a cake. Instantly you will have an Elmo birthday cake that your child will appreciate. You can also get several different, small, washable, and reusable Elmo figurines which can be rested on top of the cake’s surface too. The latter methods are two, super fast and simplistic ways to create the Elmo birthday cake you desire.

Elmo cake rings are another cake decoration that can turn a simple cake into an Elmo birthday cake in moments. The cake rings can be inserted into the surface or top of the cake and a parent’s cake decorating endeavor is finished in seconds. If you are into baking and cake decorating, you can get a cake pan in the shape of Elmo. When the cake is baked and completely cooled, you can then use a variety of colored frostings and can apply the colored frosting via frosting applicators. The latter method is a bit more time consuming, but the finished product is attractive, fun, and quite an achievement: definitely a cake that will build lasting birthday memories!

Dec 8

Everyone loves Elmo, the furry red muppet from the Sesame Street. Elmo products such as Elmo toys and Elmo games, are always among the most popular gift ideas for the holidays (for kids and adults with a young heart in particular), as an Elmo gift can bring the brightest smile for almost anyone. The most desirable and HOT Elmo gift this year has to be the new "Elmo Live" doll released by Fisher Price last month.

Comparing to previous Elmo dolls such as the favored “Tickle Me Elmo" series produced by Fish Prices, this new Elmo Live doll can "actually" speak, because his mouth opens and closes just like the real Elmo does as seen on TV. In addition, he can also move his head and torsos automatically while telling stories and jokes. He can actually "act" everything out while he tells stories or jokes and does different voices of all characters. For instance, he is able to raise his hand to his mouth to show his fear or surprise in the middle of his story-telling. He will lean back with his head in order to show he is looking up at something higher than him.

Elmo Live is capable of so many realistic and subtle movements. He can even sneeze and says "Sorry" to you. When he accidentally falls over, this adorable new Elmo doll will ask you for helping him get back up! It is hysterical to see him doing tricks like these!

Besides the usual singing, dancing and story telling, the Elmo Live doll sometimes asks children to play games and other interactive activities with him. For example, Elmo Live will invite your child for a singing game. During the game, your child has to follow the doll's movements as he sings and stops.
To sum up, Elmo Live is the most sophisticated, articulate, innovative Elmo toys ever! Visit ElmoShop.com to learn more about Elmo Live or other Elmo products.

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Nov 28

The new Fisher Price Elmo Live Doll has already become one of the HOTTEST Christmas gifts of the year 2008 for kids and tots. If you are lucky as me to preorder Elmo Live previously, you don't have to worry about "sold out" anymore. There is rumor spreading now that the Sesame Street Elmo Live Toy has been sold out in some local retail stores already (Remember what happened to Tickle Me Elmo and other HOTTEST toys by Fisher Price in the previous years?)

So I received my preordered new Elmo Live toy last week, and I have to say I am really impressed by this furry red doll. Fisher Price includes 6 AA batteries in the package, I immediately played with him after pulling out the “Try Me” strap near the battery compartment. Similar to the beloved Tickle Me Elmo (a.k.a.T.M.X Elmo), this Elmo Live toy tickles if you touch his tummy, foot and back (sensors will be activated when you touch the right part of Elmo's body). He Moves, Talks, Dances, Tells jokes, and even Sneezes! When he tells stories or jokes, he actually moves his mouth in nearly perfectly sync with the voice. And you know what, he even acts out during his story-telling. For instance, he moves his cute hands up to show he is shocked. If he reads to some part that's really funny, he laughs out which is really hilarious. This new Elmo Live doll is capable of so many life-like movements, that he looks like the real Elmo alive from the Sesame Street.

Another difference that sets Elmo Live apart from other "talking" toys is that he is quite interactive in a way. For instance, he asks you for a hug and then says "thank you" if he receives one. Interactive features like this make Elmo Live an alive friend rather than a toy for kids, as if he or she is playing with a live creature.

I did notice that sometimes the Elmo Live toy can fall over if he doesn't stand on a hard, flat surface (He will ask you to help him back up again and says "Thank You" if you do so. This could be a good way to teach good manners towards young tots). Also you can hear the mechanical sound when he moves sometimes, but I found this noise is not that loud and quickly forgotten since you see so many wonderful features from Elmo Live.

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Nov 28

What’s better time spent than playing fun Elmo Games with your kids? There are a wide selection of Elmo-themed games for kids of all age groups. As a matter of fact, Elmo games are so popular that there are so many new Elmo games available every year that parents will probably have the most difficult time deciding which ones to bring home with. Not to worry, I will list out some of the best Elmo Games below after much research & reviews, so you can narrow down your selections and pick the most approporate ones for your youngsters.

1- Elmos Number Journey (Rating: 5.0/5.0)
Available for PlayStation and Nintendo Wii, Elmo Number Journey is by far my favorite kid game. The child plays as Elmo travelling through three fantasy worlds. During his journey, the computerized game will prompt the child to touch the instances of particular numbers. Great Elmo graphics and age appropriate for preschool kids or kids who just start learning. I brought a copy for my 4-year-old niece and she simply couldn’t get enough of that. And she learns numbers by playing this game. Two thumbs up for Elmos Number Journey!

2- Elmo’s Letter Adventure (Rating: 4.5/5.0)
The child who play the game will of course take the role of Elmo and meets his Sesame Street neighbors. Similar to “Elmos Number Journey” game, the kid must travel to three adventure areas and collecte requested letters. This Elmo-themed game helps kid get familiar with letters while playing the game for fun. Highly recommended.

3- Cardinal Industries Giggling Elmo Hot Tomato Game (Rating: 4.2/5.0)
During this game, kids tossing a shaking and gigling Elmo along to each other. The child who holds Elmo when it stops giggling loses and has to leave the game. The remaining kids would continue playing the game until one last person remains, just like the popular game of “musical chairs.” Kids are able to learn color, shapes, letters and categorization skills through the “hot tomato cards” that comes with the game. A classic game for kids aged 3 to 10.

4. Fisher Price Elmo’s Peek and Seek (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
Don’t forget the “Elmo’s Peek and Seek” game by the Toy Giant “Fisher Price.” Elmo will help the kid learn with hide and seek. The kid places a shape into the device and Elmo wiil then identify what the shape is. In the other hand, Elmo will ask the kid to find a particular shape and place it right into the device. It is a simple yet charming game.

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Jan 4

Are there no other means that will help you in the training aside from rewards? Well, we cannot deny that there are moments that your potty training with your child is a success and there are also times when it is a failure. You probably do not know where to start again. However, there is a manufacturer who designed a toy inspired in one of the characters in Sesame Street - Elmo. This toy is called Potty Elmo since it is designed to help you in your training activities with your child and of course, to help your child pass the potty training.

How does it work? Well, it works in a way that it can encourage the child use the potty since after drinking this bottle, Potty Elmo will make a sound then goes to the potty. After such activity, he will make another sound signifying a triumph in using the potty. So you see, if you use it, it will somehow give your child a glimpse on what to do and how to do it on a potty.

It serves as a puppet that will somehow encourage your child to go to the potty everytime your child drinks. Even if he or she never drinks anything but he or she feels urinated, the potty is always available for such needs. Since Potty Elmo is also a toy, your child will try to imitate it. Kids often imitate what they see even when they only imagined the toy or the friend by themselves. This gives them the pride that if the toys can do it, they can too.

Using this alternative means is also another way to make the training fun. Potty training doesn't need to be strict and stiff. It should be entertaining somehow. The child should also learn to make things light and happy even during the duration of the training. By using it, you can also entertain your child and start telling him or her that Potty Elmo, too, enjoys using the potty. Encourage your child gradually and use your convincing powers.

Nonetheless, Potty Elmo can train your child one way or the other. It really depends upon your child. He or she might probably learn due to the adorable actions of the fluffly character. It raises your child's curiosity and fondness. He will take time to absorb in his mind what Potty Elmo is really doing. However, since the child has limitless understanding because his or her mental and psychological development has not yet flourished, your child might still need your assistance and cannot live by just staring at Potty Elmo alone.

Soon your child will learn to use the potty if Potty Elmo is constantly being used during the training. Your child will never forget the fun experience he or she had during potty training because of the help from Potty Elmo and you.

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